Date:         Mon, 9 Sep 2013 17:04:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: headlamps loose
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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Thingamabobs are never auto-related, but usually found on cabinetry,
digital equipment and explosives. Thingamajiggers are are usually things
you can turn, touch and feel. Do-hickies are internal things that are
normally unseen, interior parts, and are often automotive.

: )

Jim


On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Then there's thingamabobs, thingamajiggers, and do-hickies - just to
> name a few!!
>
> John
>
>
> On 9/9/2013 4:10 PM, Scott Daniel wrote:
>
>> I think 'thingies' is entirely perfect and appropriate. I  so
>> appreaciate good terminology like that.
>> 'things' ...just too vague .
>> lol.
>> I swear ..sometmes you guys are just so easy to mess with !
>> Imight even google that ..'thingies' ....might be interesting.
>>
>> On 9/9/2013 1:29 PM, Mike Riley wrote:
>>
>>> PS. Removing the grille revealed two of the headlamp securing plastic
>>>> thingees are damaged and the headlamps move around. Where do I get
>>>> new ones?
>>>>
>>>>  being more of a stickler for terms than SCOTT I am glad to see that
>>> the proper term "thingees" was used rather than the more general "things"
>>> mike
>>>
>>>
>>